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Just Children

2354 Galloway Rd, Bensalem PA 19020 · License #CER-00248497 · Child Care Center

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Capacity 160 childrenAges 0 mo – 10 yr4-Star programLast inspected Jan 29, 2026
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2354 Galloway Rd, Bensalem PA 19020 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Summer OnlyFull Year

Ages served

Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 160 children
24
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
7
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
3.4
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Jan 29, 2026 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

    At time of unannounced inspection on 1/29/26, chipped white paint was observed by the changing table in the young 2's room, and chipped yellow paint was observed on the corner of the wall by the emergency exit door in the young toddler room.

    Corrected by Feb 20, 2026

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Dec 23, 2025 — Complaints- Legal Location
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

    3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department.

    At time of complaint investigation on 12/23/25, staff person #1 acknowledged that child #1 received care from a medical professional on 12/6/25, for an injury that occurred at the facility on 12/5/25. The Regional Office was not notified by the facility within 24 hours of the facility finding out the child was treated, and a written report was not submitted by the facility within 72 hours, as required.

    Corrected by Dec 29, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.

    At time of complaint investigation on 12/23/25, staff person #2 acknowledged that staff person #3 started a verbal altercation with staff person #2 on 12/5/25, which caused supervision to be compromised. During the altercation, child #1 fell and was later diagnosed with a concussion.

    Corrected by Dec 29, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

    At time of complaint investigation on 12/23/25, staff person #2 acknowledged that staff person #2 and #3 were involved in a verbal altercation in the classroom on 12/5/25, and loud, harsh language, heard by the neighboring classroom, was used in front of the children.

    Corrected by Dec 26, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

    At time of complaint investigation on 12/23/25, it was observed that staff person #4 and #5 did not ensure that children's hands were washed prior to eating lunch. Children were observed going from the carpet, to get lunch boxes, and then to the lunch table to begin eating without hands being washed.

    Corrected by Dec 26, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

    At time of complaint investigation on 12/23/25, it was observed that staff persons #4 and #5 did not wash their hands prior to helping children with their lunches.

    Corrected by Dec 26, 2025

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Dec 23, 2025 — Unannounced Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

    At time of unannounced inspection on 12/23/25, an infant was observed sleeping in a crib and there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib as required.

    Corrected by Dec 26, 2025

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Oct 28, 2025 — Renewal
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

    3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

    At time of renewal inspection on 10/28/25, an infant was observed sleeping in a crib without 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib.

    Corrected by Oct 30, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.76/3270.77(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

    At time of renewal inspection on 10/28/25, several ceiling vents throughout the facility were observed with visible dust and dirt. Peeling white drywall/paint was observed at the bottom of the wall by the computer in the Jr. Pre-K room.

    Corrected by Nov 17, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

    At time of renewal inspection on 10/28/25, the health assessment for staff person #1 was more than 24 months old, with a date of 8/2/23.

    Corrected by Dec 8, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

    At time of renewal inspection on 10/28/25, the health assessment on file for staff person #2 did not include the physician's answers to the questions regarding communicable diseases and the individual's suitability to provide child care.

    Corrected by Nov 17, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

    At time of renewal inspection on 10/28/25, a set of bottles for one of the infants was observed in the refrigerator and the bottles were not labeled with the child's name.

    Corrected by Oct 29, 2025

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Nov 19, 2024 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

    At time of renewal inspection on 11/19/24, several classrooms throughout the facility had ports/phone jacks that were not in use and did not have protective coverings.

    Corrected by Dec 9, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

    At time of renewal inspection on 11/19/24, the hot water temperature in the young toddler room measured at 119 degrees Fahrenheit, using a thermometer.

    Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

    At time of renewal inspection on 11/19/24, expired Albuterol medication was observed in the cabinet in the Pre-PS room.

    Corrected by Nov 20, 2024

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Jul 31, 2024 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

    During unannounced inspection on 7/31/24, two outlets were observed in the Jr. Pre-K room that were not in used and did not have protective covers in them., and were accessible to children. Also observed was a phone jack dangling from the wall. The phone jack was not in use and was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

    Corrected by Aug 2, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

    During unannounced inspection 7/31/24, hand sanitizer was observed on the shelf in the Jr. Pre-K room and was accessible to children.

    Corrected by Aug 1, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

    During unannounced inspection on 7/31/24, the following physical site items were observed at the facility: the ceiling vents in several classrooms were visibly dirty and in need of being cleaned. In the infant room, the covering on the side of the refrigerator was peeling and was accessible to the children. In the Pre-K 1 room the drywall or surface around the bottom of the widow was observed to be crumbling onto the windowsill.

    Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

    During unannounced inspection on7/31/24, chipped paint was observed in the school age room by the closet and under the windowsill, in the Jr. Pre-K room under the bulletin board, and in the Pre-K 1 room by the windowsill.

    Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

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Nov 28, 2023 — Renewal
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

    3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

    During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to meet Federal requirements under 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), which includes having a plan for Continuity of Operations

    Corrected by Dec 18, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

    During file review at renewal inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 had not completed pediatric first aid and CPR from an approved curriculum, or trainer within 90 days of employment.

    Corrected by Dec 15, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

    During walkthrough at renewal inspection, ceiling intake vents throughout the facility were observed to be visibly dusty and dirty. Windowsills in the Pre-K 2 room were observed to be visibly dirty and one of the windows had a spot of rust. Several ceiling tiles in the infant room were observed to be stained.

    Corrected by Dec 28, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

    During walkthrough at renewal inspection, chipped white paint was observed on the windowsill in the Pre-Tod room and near the closet and coat racks in the Pre-K 1 room, as well as on the wall behind the shelf in the Pre-K 2 room.

    Corrected by Dec 18, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

    During walkthrough at renewal inspection, rusty stall dividers were observed in the boys bathroom and rusty water line covers were observed on the walls in the boys and girls bathroom.

    Corrected by Dec 28, 2023

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Oct 28, 2022 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 24, 2022 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

    Certification Representative observed several children on rest equipment that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.

    Corrected by Mar 7, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

    Certification Representative observed children in the Pre-school classroom were not being properly supervised as required during naptime due to the two staff in the room were on a computer with their backs turned to the children.

    Corrected by Feb 24, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

    Facility staff #1 - #3 did not complete pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of hire.

    Corrected by Mar 24, 2022

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jan 29, 2026 inspection noted: “At time of unannounced inspection on 1/29/26, chipped white paint was observed by the changing table in the young 2's room, and chipped yellow paint was observe…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Dec 23, 2025 inspection noted: “At time of complaint investigation on 12/23/25, staff person #1 acknowledged that child #1 received care from a medical professional on 12/6/25, for an injury t…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Dec 23, 2025 inspection noted: “At time of unannounced inspection on 12/23/25, an infant was observed sleeping in a crib and there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib as require…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error